This article explains how to use the VPI94 by Boretti.
The Ceramic
Cooktop
The ceramic zones are controlled by knobs with 13 positions. In “O” position, the zone is switched off. The ceramic zone is activated as soon as a position between 1 – 12 is selected. If you select a position, the zone will emanate a red glow and emit heat to both the pan as well as the ceramic glass. Some zones have an extension zone. This can be activated by turning the knob related to the zone in question past 12. By turning the knob past 12 again, the extension zone will be switched off. There is a residual heat indicator lamp for each zone, which indicates that the zone is hot. The lamp will continue to burn as long as the zone is hot, even after it has been switched off. Important instructions: Do not leave the cooking zones switched on if no pot or pan is on them. Avoid temperature chang- es to the glass ceramic cooktop. For example, do not pour cold water on a hot cooktop. Make sure the pan completely covers the cook zone, and that it is in the middle of the zone. Avoid contact between sugar, synthetic fabrics or aluminium foil and the hot glass plate. These materials could cause damage to the vitroceramic surface, or even cause it to crack: switch off the appliance and remove these from the surface im- mediately (warning: risk of burn injuries!) You can clean the ceramic cooktop just like any other glassware, with a soft and moist cloth. There are special cleaning agents for ceramic glass plates. The induction cooker How induction works Under each cooking zone is an induction coil. When the cooking zone is switched on, the coil produces an electromagnetic field that generates an energy field in the ferromagnetic bottom of the pan. The bottom of the pan completes the magnetic field, causing the pan on the zone to become warm. Consider the following before you use an induction cooker: Make sure you have magnetic pans (you can test them with an ordinary magnet). Enamelled pans, stainless steel pans with ferromagnetic bottoms and cast iron pans all work just fine. The induction zone automatically adjusts to the diameter of the pan. If the pan is too small, the cooking zone will not work. If the pan is not suit- able for the cooker, [U] will be shown on the dis- play. Operation: By turning the knob clockwise, you can select a setting between 1 and 9. If you turn the knob past setting 9, you select the booster setting that pro- vides extra power to the induction cooker for a short time. This is handy for browning meat or quickly bringing water to a boil. Childlock: The controls of the induction zones can be blocked. This can be done by simultaneously turning the furthest knob to the left and the fifth knob from the left in an anticlockwise direction, and holding them there for three seconds. When this is done, an 'L' should appear on the display. To release the childlock again, you must once again turn these two knobs in an anticlockwise direction and hold for three seconds. The Ceramic Cooktop The ceramic zones are controlled by knobs with 13 positions. In “O” position, the zone is switched off. The ceramic zone is activated as soon as a position between 1 – 12 is selected. If you select a position, the zone will emanate a red glow and emit heat to both the pan as well as the ceramic glass. Some zones have an extension zone. This can be activated by turning the knob related to the zone in question past 12. By turning the knob past 12 again, the extension zone will be switched off. There is a residual heat indicator lamp for each zone, which indicates that the zone is hot. The lamp will continue to burn as long as the zone is hot, even after it has been switched off. Important instructions: Do not leave the cooking zones switched on if no pot or pan is on them. Avoid temperature chang- es to the glass ceramic cooktop. For example, do not pour cold water on a hot cooktop. Make sure the pan completely covers the cook zone, and that it is in the middle of the zone. Avoid contact between sugar, synthetic fabrics or aluminium foil and the hot glass plate. These materials could cause damage to the vitroceramic surface, or even cause it to crack: switch off the appliance and remove these from the surface im- mediately (warning: risk of burn injuries!) You can clean the ceramic cooktop just like any other glassware, with a soft and moist cloth. There are special cleaning agents for ceramic glass plates. The induction cooker How induction works Under each cooking zone is an induction coil. When the cooking zone is switched on, the coil produces an electromagnetic field that generates an energy field in the ferromagnetic bottom of the pan. The bottom of the pan completes the magnetic field, causing the pan on the zone to become warm. Consider the following before you use an induction cooker: Make sure you have magnetic pans (you can test them with an ordinary magnet). Enamelled pans, stainless steel pans with ferromagnetic bottoms and cast iron pans all work just fine. The induction zone automatically adjusts to the diameter of the pan. If the pan is too small, the cooking zone will not work. If the pan is not suit- able for the cooker, [U] will be shown on the dis- play. Operation: By turning the knob clockwise, you can select a setting between 1 and 9. If you turn the knob past setting 9, you select the booster setting that pro- vides extra power to the induction cooker for a short time. This is handy for browning meat or quickly bringing water to a boil. Childlock: The controls of the induction zones can be blocked. This can be done by simultaneously turning the furthest knob to the left and the fifth knob from the left in an anticlockwise direction, and holding them there for three seconds. When this is done, an 'L' should appear on the display. To release the childlock again, you must once again turn these two knobs in an anticlockwise direction and hold for three seconds. The Ventilated Gas Oven Caution: An upright stainless steel strip will be provided with your range cooker. This absolutely must be installed on a ventilated gas range cooker in order to guarantee proper venting. Ovens 60 and 80 cm wide can be purchased as ventilated gas ovens if this is technically possi- ble (this is not an option for all models, and this choice can only be made on purchasing the range cooker). The advantage of a gas oven is that less moisture is extracted from the food, so that it is tastier. A disadvantage of the system is, however, that a number of functions can no longer be used due to a lack of electrical heating elements. Igniting the Gas Oven In order to light the gas burner in the oven, you must open the oven door completely, otherwise the spark ignition will not function. Next, press on the temperature control knob (Fig. 8) and set it to the desired temperature. When the burner lights up, it may take 10 to 15 seconds before you can let go of the knob. This is related to the thermocouple, which is a safety feature of your Boretti. Leave the door open for another minute before closing it. You will not receive a visual warning that the gas oven has reached the correct temperature. Here are a few useful tips for ensuring that the Boretti range cooker with ventilated gas oven has reached the correct temperature. If the oven is switched on, the burner will work at full power to reach the correct temperature as soon as possi- ble. You will hear the usual hissing that is normal for a gas burner. When the correct temperature has been reached, the hissing will be noticeably less loud. You can barely hear the burner, or not at all. You can also look through the small holes in the bottom of the oven to see whether the burner is burning at full power. The flame will become smaller when the correct temperature has been reached, because it switches to the lowest set- ting. It will take approximately 8 minutes for the oven to reach a temperature of 180°C. It is prohibited to close off the ventilation slots at the top back side of the appliance with a stainless steel wall, tiles, etc. You must use the stainless steel strip provided. Gas Oven Grill The gas oven grill can be used in the same way as in the electric oven. It is important to know that the grill will stop functioning as soon as the gas oven is operational. When switching on the grill, in contrast to switching on the oven, the door does not have to remain open for a full minute. Because the grill is electric (also in gas ovens) a separate control knob has been fitted with positi- ons from 0-12. (Fig. 9) Caution: The oven door should be closed when using the grill. The Ceramic Cooktop The ceramic zones are controlled by knobs with 13 positions. In “O” position, the zone is switched off. The ceramic zone is activated as soon as a position between 1 – 12 is selected. If you select a position, the zone will emanate a red glow and emit heat to both the pan as well as the ceramic glass. Some zones have an extension zone. This can be activated by turning the knob related to the zone in question past 12. By turning the knob past 12 again, the extension zone will be switched off. There is a residual heat indicator lamp for each zone, which indicates that the zone is hot. The lamp will continue to burn as long as the zone is hot, even after it has been switched off. Important instructions: Do not leave the cooking zones switched on if no pot or pan is on them. Avoid temperature chang- es to the glass ceramic cooktop. For example, do not pour cold water on a hot cooktop. Make sure the pan completely covers the cook zone, and that it is in the middle of the zone. Avoid contact between sugar, synthetic fabrics or aluminium foil and the hot glass plate. These materials could cause damage to the vitroceramic surface, or even cause it to crack: switch off the appliance and remove these from the surface im- mediately (warning: risk of burn injuries!) You can clean the ceramic cooktop just like any other glassware, with a soft and moist cloth. There are special cleaning agents for ceramic glass plates. The induction cooker How induction works Under each cooking zone is an induction coil. When the cooking zone is switched on, the coil produces an electromagnetic field that generates an energy field in the ferromagnetic bottom of the pan. The bottom of the pan completes the magnetic field, causing the pan on the zone to become warm. Consider the following before you use an induction cooker: Make sure you have magnetic pans (you can test them with an ordinary magnet). Enamelled pans, stainless steel pans with ferromagnetic bottoms and cast iron pans all work just fine. The induction zone automatically adjusts to the diameter of the pan. If the pan is too small, the cooking zone will not work. If the pan is not suit- able for the cooker, [U] will be shown on the dis- play. Operation: By turning the knob clockwise, you can select a setting between 1 and 9. If you turn the knob past setting 9, you select the booster setting that pro- vides extra power to the induction cooker for a short time. This is handy for browning meat or quickly bringing water to a boil. Childlock: The controls of the induction zones can be blocked. This can be done by simultaneously turning the furthest knob to the left and the fifth knob from the left in an anticlockwise direction, and holding them there for three seconds. When this is done, an 'L' should appear on the display. To release the childlock again, you must once again turn these two knobs in an anticlockwise direction and hold for three seconds.